Richmond basketball bolsters staff: Dollar named assistant coach
Free Press staff report | 7/4/2024, 6 p.m.
Darian Dollar, who served as video coordinator for the University of Richmond’s men’s basketball program last season, has been promoted to assistant coach/director of basketball operations and recruiting, Head Coach Chris Mooney announced last week.
“Since coming to Richmond, Darian has demonstrated the ability to help our program in so many ways,” said Mooney. “Whether it’s helping us scout our next opponent, managing our recruiting operations, working with our players, … Darian has proven to be a tremendous asset to Spider basketball.”
Dollar’s new role will allow him to perform the same on- and off-court tasks as the rest of the coaching staff, with the exception of off-campus recruiting. He will assist with scouting and player development while serving as the program’s primary liaison to other departments at the university.
Prior to joining Richmond, Dollar spent one year as an assistant coach at Indian Hills (Iowa) Community College, where he helped the Warriors to a 29-5 record and a spot in the semifinals of the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Basketball National Tournament.
Dollar also served as a graduate assistant at Florida State, earning a Master of Education degree while working under Seminoles Head Coach Leonard Hamilton. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida, serving as a team manager for the men’s basketball program for three seasons.